More than 19.5 million Peruvians will vote for their first time for a bicameral Congress in the 2026 Elections. Photo: ANDINA/Verónica Calderón Zúñiga

2026 Elections: 19.5 million Peruvians will vote for first time for a bicameral Congress

A total of 19,533,862 citizens will vote for the first time for a bicameral Congress, marking an electoral milestone after more than 30 years without this legislative model, according to the official electoral roll approved by the National Elections Board (JNE) for the elections of April 12, 2026.

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Prominent Peruvian journalist and writer, Maynor Freyre Bustamante, passed away at the age of 84. Photo: ANDINA/Difusión

Peruvian journalist and writer Maynor Freyre Bustamante passed away at 84

Journalist and writer Maynor Freyre Bustamante, a member of the poetry group Movimiento Hora Zero, passed away this morning at the age of 84, the Lima College of Journalists, of which he was a member, announced today.

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Traditional artisans and artists achieve record sales at Ruraq Maki. Photo: Courtesy.

Peruvian artisans and traditional artists achieve record sales at Ruraq Maki fair

Peruvian artisans and traditional artists participating in the Ruraq Maki, Hecho a Mano (Handmade) fair achieved record sales, exceeding 3.3 million soles in direct income (equivalent to almost one million dollars), the Ministry of Culture reported today.

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Walter Martínez Laura, minister of Justice and Human Rights. Foto: ANDINA/Vidal Tarqui

Peru's Minister of Justice: “There is progress in the reorganization of the prison system”

The Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Walter Martínez, affirmed that the government's nationwide strategy to combat crime planned from the prisons is yielding results and emphasized that they will leave a clear path for the next administration.

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New public infrastructure is key fo Peru

New Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Law's regulations will boost $28 billion investment

The Regulations for the new Law No. 32441, which governs the promotion of private investment through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and Asset Projects, will boost, initially, 28 billion dollars in 88 projects during the 2026–2028 period, said the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF).

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View of the financial district in Lima. ANDINA/Norman Córdova

Private Investment in Peru will reach a third consecutive year of growth in 2026

The Peruvian economy continues to surprise both domestic and international observers. Despite political turbulence and the current security situation, it continues to show positive macroeconomic results that inspire confidence for 2026, even though it is an election year.

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